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Highlighting the Best of UH

The University of Houston is creating research excellence. This issue of Research and Innovation engages readers with stories about cutting-edge approaches to cancer treatment, how the brain is affected by expressive dance, intriguing findings through laser mapping, and many more groundbreaking scientific discoveries.

As we gear up for an exciting new academic year, it's important to also celebrate the accomplishments of 2014-15. UH continues to perform and transform on a grand scale. We hope you enjoy these video highlights from the 2014-15 academic year, which will not soon be forgotten ... but it may soon be eclipsed.

Before incoming freshman and transfer students at the University of Houston take their first classes, the University is sharing useful information and teaching an important lesson during its new student orientation program.

The crashing sounds of wheelchair rugby enthusiasts will fill the University of Houston Campus Recreation and Wellness Center for the annual Wheelchair Rugby Summer Camp. The event is planned for July 30 - Aug. 2.

If you don’t know what the Cougar spirit is yet, you’re about to find out! Cub Camp is three days of unity, spirit, traditions, and growth held at a retreat site off campus to help new students focus on what it means to be a UH Coog.

From the UH News Room

This year, the UH-produced Houston Shakespeare Festival (HSF) celebrates 41 years of free outdoor performances. To honor this summer tradition, Houston Mayor Annise Parker has officially proclaimed July 31 as Houston Shakespeare Day in the city.

A program that pairs the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management with Diageo, a global leader in beverage alcohol, is helping Houston veterans by teaching “Learning Skills for Life.”

The crashing sounds of wheelchair rugby enthusiasts will fill the University of Houston Campus Recreation and Wellness Center for the annual Wheelchair Rugby Summer Camp. The event is planned for July 30– Aug. 2. This is the third year of the camp, which is sponsored by UH and Adaptive Athletics@ UH.

Representatives from industry, academia, government and nongovernmental organizations will meet at UH Wednesday when the Ocean Energy Safety Institute hosts a forum on “Taking Safety and Environmental Management Systems to the Next Level.”

Happening on and around campus

Representatives from each department will be on hand to answer questions and discuss their programs services for faculty and staff. Visitors can enjoy light refreshments and will have the chance to win door prizes.

The program will provide students with key concepts concerning the energy sector, provide a forum to discuss contemporary industry topics, offer advice regarding careers in the industry, and present networking opportunities.

Lunchtime is the perfect time to explore Blaffer Art Museums exclusive presentation of Early Awnings: Henning Bohl with Sergei Tcherepnin. Tour the exhibition with a Blaffer staff member, docent, or invited speaker; then, keep the conversation going over lunch, which is on us!

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UH Initiatives

This issue highlights student community engagement initiatives, a program that fosters local entrepreneurs as they start new businesses, and interesting facts about the UH Coastal Center. Also learn more about our award-winning head football coach, new leadership, and esteemed professor emeritus Lawrence Curry.

The 2014 President's Report is an illustration of the new heights we are reaching and our future aspirations. The report highlights our esteemed faculty, student and alumni success, community engagement and international impact.